alys@alystomlinson.co.uk
www.alystomlinson.co.uk

Alys Tomlinson

Title of series: ‘Fans’

Alys is a freelance photographer based in London. She combines commissioned work with personal work, which she publishes and exhibits. Her work is mostly concerned with people and places, crossing photographic genres of portraiture, landscape photography and street photography. She was recently named one of 30 Photographers to Watch by Photo District News and was also a winner in the 2007 Magenta Awards.

The Fans portraits were taken outside music venues across London from 2004-2007. The photographs address themes of style and identity and the portraits span all ages and musical genres. Many of the fans queued outside the venue for hours before the doors opened. The photographs not only demonstrate the loyalty and dedication of each fan, but also offer a unique insight into modern notions of individuality, fashion and popular culture.

Education

2004 - 2009 Associate Lecturer, Central Saint Martins College of Art, London
1999 - 2000 Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, University of the Arts London
PgCert Professional Photographic Practice
1994 - 1998 The University of Leeds, BA (Hons) English and Communications 2:1

Exhibitions

2008 ‘24’ The AOP Gallery, London
2007 ‘Stop Moving’ Photodebut Exhibition
2006 ‘Film on Film’ The Association of Photographers, London
2006, ‘Dead Time’ Swiss Cottage Gallery, London (solo exhibition)
2006 ‘Petites Morts’ The Glasshouse Gallery, London
2005 ‘Portfolio’ The Association of Photographers, London
2004 ‘3’ Deluxe Gallery, Hoxton, London
2003 The Observer Hodge Photographic Award, The Newsroom, London

Prizes And Awards

PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris 2008 – Honorable Mention
International Photography Awards (Lucie) 2008 – Honors
Magenta Foundation/Flash Forward – Winner 2008
PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris 2007 – Honorable Mention
PDN ‘30’ 2007 – one of 30 Emerging Photographers selected by Photo District News
International Photography Awards (Lucie) 2006 – Honors
Arts Council England - Grant for Individuals 2006
London Photographic Awards 2005 – Winner, Photoart
Jerwood Photography Award 2003 - Shortlisted
Observer Hodge Award 2003 – Highly Commended
Awarded Peter Kirk Memorial Travel Scholarship 2003
EXIT Magazine – Photographic Award Winner 2002

Publications Include:

British Journal of Photography / Creative Review / EXIT Magazine / Gomma /
Image Magazine (AOP) / Photo District News / Day Four / Poetry Review

Clients Include:

300 Million, CABE, CDT Design, ENO Baylis, John Brown Publishing, LSO, Penguine Books, Royal Academy of Art, Royal College of Art, Specialist Schools Trust, Time Out, University of the Arts